Pagano
First Name
Todd
Last Name
Pagano
Department
Science and Mathematics
Scholarship Year
2025
Research Center
Non-Center Based
Scholarship Type
Invited Keynote/Presentation
Contributors List
Annemarie D. Ross, Todd Pagano
Project Title
Evolution of a Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing Laboratory Science Technology Program to Match the Need of a Changing Workforce
Start Date - Month
January
Start Date - Year
2025
End Date Anticipated - Month
August
End Date Anticipated - Year
2025
End Date Actual - Month
August
End Date Actual - Year
2025
Review Types
Blind Peer Reviewed
Student Assistance
None
Funding Source
Other - American Chemical Society
Resulting Product
conference presentation
Citation

Pagano, Todd and Annemarie D. Ross. "Evolution of a Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing Laboratory Science Technology Program to Match the Need of a Changing Workforce." American Chemical Society National Meeting. American Chemical Society. Washington, DC. 19 Aug. 2025. Conference Presentation. *

Abstract

To be competitive in the ever-changing workforce, preparation of Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing (D/HH) students as Skilled Technical Workers (STW) requires knowledge of best practices and curricular strategies. The Laboratory Science Technology (LST) program incorporates curricular modifications, such as teaching soft skills, to enhance the employability of D/HH Chemical Technical Professionals (CTP). In addition to partnerships with industrial employers and internship programs, communication with mentors about the use of assistive technology to ensure a safe and successful experience is vital. The strategies and best practices that have evolved as the LST program adapts to the needs of the chemical workforce will be shared.

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